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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.90, 476.01 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.90, 476.01 and 197.55 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.90 : 476.01 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.90/476.01 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.90x = 476.01 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.90x = 94,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,035.78/344.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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